''Wine makes every meal an occasion,
every table more elegant and every day more civilized''. Many of
you will probably agree with this quote. Wine is one of the oldest
potions in the history and its popularity is something that has never
faded away, even for thousands of years. While the techniques and
methods used to produce wine are a little bit different compared to
those used in the early days, the actual experience of drinking wine
has not changed at all. Today, wine takes its place in different
events and is the main companion to a number of different desserts
and meals.
Although so many people drink wine
today, not all of them make the distinction between glasses for red
and glasses for white wine. Choosing the right type of glass
for a specific type of wine can make a huge difference in the taste
and the overall experience of the wine. Good wine is an experience
for the senses, from the scent to the colour and the taste. The right
type of wine glasses will help you enjoy all of them.
People who have even a little knowledge
about wines know that there is a difference between white and red
wine glasses. Generally, glasses for red wine have much bigger bowl
allowing for proper aeration of the wine, because normally, red wines
are not served chilled as white. Okay, it is more than clear that
there is a difference between the red and white type of glasses. But
what about glasses for white wine? Is there any difference between
them? Yes, there is. Generally, there are glasses that are meant to
serve different types of white wine, like Champagne, Pinot Grigio or
Chardonnay, so let's take a look at their differences.
Chardonnay
The most common type of glass for a
white wine you will see available is the glass for Chardonnay. This
is also considered as ''all-purpose'' glass since not everyone will
have the desire or the ability to have different glasses for
different types of white wines. Their design with a mouth that is
almost straight up from the side of the glass will force you to taste
the wine with the center of your tongue. You can use this type of
glass for any dry, light wine, including Pinot Grigio.
Sauvignon Blanc
If you enjoy wine that is much fruitier
like Sauvignon Blanc, choose a glass that is slightly different. This
means a glass with a slender bowl is a great choice because this
design will focus the floral and fruit aromas of this type of wine
while the narrow mouth will forces the wine to the center of the
tongue. You can use this model of glass for other white wines like
Gewurztraminer, Loire or White Bordeaux.
Montrachet
Chardonnay glasses maybe are the most
versatile type, but there are some types of Chardonnay wine that will
taste much better if served in another style of glass. This is
especially true for Montrachet Chardonnay. This varietal of white
wine is considered as one of the most expensive dry whites available
so there are glasses that are designed specifically for this type of
Chardonnay that are a little bit different from the standard. This
wine is more acidic and full-bodied than standard Chardonnay, so the
glasses come with a much wider rim that directs the wine to the edges
of the tongue. The larger bowl will give you a much better experience
of the complex aromas of this wine.
Champagne
Champagne refers more to a sparkling
wine rather than white, which means it needs to be served in a glass
that is different from a standard white wine glass. The glasses for
Champagne are narrow and tall. They allow you to appreciate the full
experience of this sparkling wine inducing the bubbles float to the
top of the glass.
